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New Straits Times
31-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Drug sweep in Pasir Mas: Two brothers among 19 arrested
PASIR MAS: Two brothers were among 19 people arrested during an integrated anti-drug operation targeting suspected drug hideouts in several villages here on Thursday. The operation, codenamed integrated Op Tapis, began at 10.30am and involved a team of 21 officers, comprising 15 policemen and six officers from the state National Anti-Drug Agency. Led by Assistant Superintendent Wan Ahmad Safwan Mohd Rosslan, the operation was carried out in areas around Bunut Susu, including Kampung Chegal, Kampung Manan, and Kampung Perangkap. Pasir Mas district police chief Assistant Commissioner Kama Azural Mohamed said some suspects attempted to flee and hide but were successfully detained by the raiding party. "It wasn't a simple operation. Some suspects bolted at the sight of officers, disappearing into the underbrush and even hiding behind chicken coops," he said. "Five of the 19 people arrested during the operation were found in possession of drugs. "Two of the suspects are brothers, believed to be active in the drug scene," he added. Kama Azural added that Pasir Mas remains a high-risk area for drug-related activities, particularly involving pil kuda(methamphetamine pills) and heroin. He said pil kuda is commonly sold for between RM5 and RM7 per pill, while heroin, typically packaged in small straws weighing 0.2g to 0.5g, is sold for between RM11 and RM12. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb drug-related activities in rural areas. All suspects are being investigated under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. "Similar operations will continue in the coming weeks," he said.
Borneo Post
24-04-2025
- Borneo Post
152 arrested in special drug crackdown operation in Sandakan
Ahsmon (centre) showing the drugs seized during the operation in Sandakan. – Bernama photo SANDAKAN (Apr 24): Police arrested 152 individuals in a month-long special drug crime crackdown operation here, involving raids on 10 locations, including markets and shops suspected of conducting suspicious activities. Sandakan District Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the special operation, known as 'Op Tapis', which concluded on April 20, successfully seized 1.3 kilograms of various types of drugs, including syabu, ketamine and ecstasy, as well as 235 millilitres of mushroom vape liquid. He said police also confiscated five vehicles and eight pieces of jewellery during the operation, with the total estimated seizure value at RM350,000. 'The arrests also involved women and foreigners … the cases are being investigated under Section 39B, Section 39A(1), Section 15(1)(a), and Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act,' he told reporters here on Thursday.
